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Find the right piece.
Get back to building.
A missing brick. A custom build. A minifigure waiting for the right head. Start with the question in front of you and work towards a parts list you can buy with confidence.
How to find replacement LEGO parts in Australia
Start with your instructions or a piece you already have. Identify the shape, check the details that matter, and build a complete shopping list.
Finding instructions · Search examples · Delivery & Perth pickup Find your missing piece → 02 / Part identificationLEGO part numbers, explained
Set number, design number or element number? Learn what each identifies, where to find it and what to try when a search has no match.
Number reference · Moulded markings · Design variations Decode your part number → 03 / Colour matchingWhich LEGO colour do you need?
Translate LEGO and BrickLink colour names, distinguish older greys and browns, and avoid relying on a photo for an exact match.
Colour-name table · Old vs new greys · Matching an existing build Find the right colour → 04 / Our stockThe condition of our LEGO parts
A quick overview of our brand new and pre-loved LEGO parts, and what our product photos show.
Brand new · Pre-loved · Catalogue photos What to expect from our parts → 05 / Custom buildsHow to buy LEGO parts for a MOC
Turn a model inventory into a shopping list. Upload your parts, review the matches and keep track of the pieces still needed to finish the build.
Rebrickable & Studio · List uploads · Shortages Plan your MOC order → 06 / Visual referenceA visual guide to LEGO part types
Put a name to the shape in your hand. Compare bricks, plates, tiles, slopes and more, with illustrations and search examples.
Eight illustrated families · Stud dimensions · Lookalikes Identify your part type → 07 / Characters & componentsBuying LEGO minifigures and parts
Complete a figure or create your own character. Check heads, torso assemblies, legs and accessories without overlooking a variant.
Printed details · Included pieces · Compatibility Find your figure's missing piece → 08 / Moving buildsTechnic pins, axles and connectors
Match the function as well as the fit. Understand friction, hole shapes, lengths and stops before replacing a mechanical component.
Pin vs axle · Friction · Connector geometry Choose the right connection →Before you order
Four details make a useful parts list.
Part number & shape. Colour. Condition. Quantity. Keep those together for each item, especially when you need several versions of the same piece.
Shopping with Bricks Warehouse? See shipping and returns, visiting our Perth warehouse or help with an order.